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Q: Why is the turnpike known as Florida's Turnpike and not as Ronald Reagan Turnpike as I've seen on Google maps?

Richard W. Dude, Oakland Park

A: The Florida Legislature designated the turnpike as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, in honor of the nation's 40th president, in 1998. But the name didn't replace the turnpike's existing name and is only found on about 20 signs along the 312-mile route between Florida City and Wildwood.

When the first 110-mile section from Miami to Fort Pierce opened in January 1957, the road was known as the Sunshine State Parkway. It also was nicknamed the Bobtail Turnpike, for the way the road dangled down the coast.

Over the years, the Sunshine State Parkway name was dropped in favor of Florida's Turnpike.

Like all state roads, the turnpike also has a designated route number. From the Golden Glades interchange to Wildwood, the turnpike is designated as State Road 91, although you won't find the route number anywhere on signs. The Homestead Extension from Miramar to Florida City is designated as State Road 821.

Q: Why can't seasonal residents purchase a Fort Lauderdale Resident Beach Parking Card? I was told I no longer qualify because I am not homesteaded and do no live here full-time. I pay more in real estate taxes because I am not homesteaded and I am only here four months a year.

C. Diane Azzatori, Fort Lauderdale

A: City spokesman Matt Little said the residency requirement has not changed since the program was created in 2007.

The program was created by the City Commission to provide city residents with free parking at major beach parking lots with the purchase of a swipe card for $6. Proof of residency is required.

Little said the commission directed city staff to review the program a few weeks ago. Staff plans to update commissioners on the status of the program early this summer, including options for the program going forward.

Now is the time to contact your city commissioner if you have a complaint or request.

Q: I moved to Palm Beach County from New York about two years ago and one of the first things I noticed is how many slow drivers occupy the left lane. Why not use the electronic message signs on Interstate 95 and Florida's Turnpike to display messages such as "Keep Right, Pass Left" to get the message out. This is certainly more important than "Boynton Beach, 19 miles, 14-17 minutes."

A:The signs are used to display safety messages every day – such as "Tire Safety, Check Pressure and Tread," or "Move Over For Emergency Vehicles. It's the Law" -- but outside rush hour.

So if you're traveling during peak hours, chances are you won't see the safety messages.

State officials, however, defend the use of the signs to display travel time messages, saying they help drivers make travel decisions based on traffic conditions ahead.

John Easterling, a turnpike traffic operations engineer, said the travel time messages also improve safety, since an informed driver is more apt to approach a congested area with caution and is less prone to to aggressive driving behavior.

Prompted by your question, Easterling said state transportation officials will investigate adding a new message such as "Slower Traffic Keep Right" would help in areas where the issue is a problem.

Although the turnpike and I-95 both have roadside signs that tell slower drivers to keep right, Easterling said there are fewer in South Florida than in rural areas because there is more emphasis on other types of signs and a limited amount of roadside space.

Q: No turns on right are allowed on Harbor Beach Parkway at State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale. This is an annoyance, waste of time and gas. Why is this in place?

Bob Kramm, Fort Lauderdale

A: Traffic engineers from both Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation reviewed the signal and all agreed that the turn restriction should remain in place.

In 2004, Fort Lauderdale officials raised concerns about the limited sight distance at the intersection. That's when the westbound "no turn on red" was implemented.

Q: When going northbound on U.S. 441 at Clint Moore Road in Boca Raton, the light changes so quickly that perhaps only three cars can mke the U-turn to go south on U.S. 441. A majority of the traffic making the U-turn is coming out of a shopping center on the east side of U.S. 441 and wants to go south. Can you help us?